Chaplain

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP • Coeur d'Alene, ID

10d

About The Position

Crest Home Health & Hospice is seeking a compassionate, adaptable, and dependable Chaplain / Spiritual Counselor to provide spiritual and emotional support to hospice patients and their families. The chaplain respects each patient’s and family’s individual beliefs, values, and traditions, and works in a home-based hospice setting as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The role supports patients and families through end-of-life care, the time of death, and bereavement. It includes assessing spiritual needs, coordinating care with the interdisciplinary group, connecting families with clergy and community resources, and documenting visits and services. The chaplain may also provide or assist with memorial and funeral services and respond to urgent or crisis situations.

The position is listed as full-time/part-time, with up to 50% travel. It is located at Crest Home Health and Hospice in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and the job shift is listed as any.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology, or appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry.
• Certificate or degree in pastoral ministry.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and respond appropriately in a home-based hospice setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work respectfully with people from diverse cultural, social, and religious backgrounds.
• Emotional maturity, flexibility, and the ability to provide compassionate support during difficult and sensitive situations.
• Current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience as a chaplain or spiritual counselor.
• Recent experience providing direct patient or client contact.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to hospice patients and their families based on their individual beliefs and preferences.
• Assess spiritual needs and participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings to help develop and coordinate individualized care.
• Support patients and families during end-of-life care, at the time of death, and throughout the bereavement period.
• Coordinate with clergy, faith communities, and other community resources when additional spiritual support is needed.
• Provide or assist with memorial and funeral services when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient and family visits and services provided.
• Educate and collaborate with hospice staff, clergy, and community organizations on spiritual needs related to serious illness, loss, and grief.
• Respond appropriately to urgent or crisis situations and provide support when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree